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"He was the GREATEST Hero of them all."

A moment of silence, please... This beautiful double-page splash is from LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES (3rd series) #38 (Sept. 1987), pages 26 and 27 featuring the saddest day in Legion history--the Funeral of Superboy. In this unforgettable issue, Superboy was killed by the Time Trapper. This page was drawn on "twice-up" bristol board by Greg LaRocque (pencils), Mike DeCarlo (inks) and Arne Starr (inking assistance). This page is HUGE and measures a whopping 20" X 24 1/2". Needless to say, this is my "Grail" splash page.

Comments

Gal Schwartz wrote: [ Quote & Reply ]
I'm not a LEGION fan, but this is just too fantastic to pass by. Congrats on an amazing Greg LaRocque sample.Posted on 11/14/2007

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote: [ Quote & Reply ]
It is magnificent. No matter how many versions of the Legion or Superboy there are, this story and this particular piece of art was a turning point for many of us. Thanks for posting it on CAF, so that from time to time,we too can visit old friends and pay our respect..Posted on 4/28/2009

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote: [ Quote & Reply ]
It is magnificent. No matter how many versions of the Legion or Superboy there are, this story and this particular piece of art was a turning point for many of us. Thanks for posting it on CAF, so that from time to time,we too can visit old friends and pay our respect..Posted on 4/28/2009

Greg LaRocque wrote: [ Quote & Reply ]
Growing up I bought anything Curt Swan drew & anything featuring Superboy. I was very lucky to have drawn the Legion & it remains my favorite book that I have worked on. I found this story & scene difficult to create but am very proud of how it turned out. Thanks for sharing Fred ;-)Posted on 11/1/2010

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